Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Geek.com: One day in, iOS is the biggest platform for Google Now

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One day in, iOS is the biggest platform for Google Now
Apr 30th 2013, 19:04

Google Now
With the flip of a switch, Google has made one of their most interesting apps available to millions of users. They didn’t do this by making it available to more of their own…

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Geek.com: On June 11 the original iPhone becomes obsolete

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On June 11 the original iPhone becomes obsolete
Apr 30th 2013, 16:50

1stgen_iphone
The original (1st generation) iPhone was launched on June 27, 2007. Since then we’ve seen five successive versions of the smartphone released (3G, 3GS, 4, 4S, and iPhone 5), but only now is…

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Monday, April 29, 2013

Geek.com: OS X 10.9 will deliver power features, better multi-monitor tools this year

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OS X 10.9 will deliver power features, better multi-monitor tools this year
Apr 29th 2013, 17:52

OS X - background
OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion) was released in July 2012, almost exactly a year after OS X 10.7 (Lion), which came about 11 months after 10.6 (Snow Leopard). Lately, Apple’s operating systems tend…

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Thursday, April 25, 2013

Geek.com: Mobile GPU benchmarks: What they test and why they matter

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Mobile GPU benchmarks: What they test and why they matter
Apr 25th 2013, 14:30

Benchmarking
While the average smartphone user may never consider running a GPU benchmark these tests are an important way of demonstrating the capabilities of current and future mobile devices. Today’s flagship phones are able…

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Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Geek.com: Tim Cook confirms no new Apple devices until late September at the earliest

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Tim Cook confirms no new Apple devices until late September at the earliest
Apr 24th 2013, 13:30

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Yesterday Apple released its latest earnings for the second quarter ending March 30. The news is generally good, with the company posting a net profit of $9.5 billion on revenue totaling $43.6 billion.…

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Geek.com: MacBook Pro and $400 Acer top list of most reliable Windows laptops

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MacBook Pro and $400 Acer top list of most reliable Windows laptops
Apr 24th 2013, 12:00

Most reliable Windows laptops
If someone asked you what the two most dependable Windows laptops around were, what would you say? The 13-inch MacBook Pro and Acer’s dirt-cheap Acer Aspire E1-571? You’re either fibbing, or you got…

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Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Geek.com: Prepare for indoor iPhone tracking as Apple buys WiFiSLAM

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Prepare for indoor iPhone tracking as Apple buys WiFiSLAM
Mar 25th 2013, 11:30

wifislam_logo
It’s now common practice for the GPS location of your mobile device to be used by certain apps. Your location can help when using a mapping app to navigate to a specific location,…

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Geek.com: Apple granted patent for offline purchases

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Apple granted patent for offline purchases
Apr 9th 2013, 15:55

Apple Offline Patent
Apple has done a great job making iTunes a successful media shop, but there’s always room for improvement. With so many of their best selling devices lacking a mobile broadband connection, an offline…

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Geek.com: How much does an iPhone really cost?

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How much does an iPhone really cost?
Mar 26th 2013, 14:30

iPhone Cost
Apple releases a new iPhone every year, but this past year was the first time in the US that the phone was available on three of the four major carriers at launch. If…

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Geek.com: Would two iPhones in one year help or hurt Apple?

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Would two iPhones in one year help or hurt Apple?
Apr 3rd 2013, 17:01

Yotaphone
Rumors point to two iPhone releases in 2013, marking a major shift for the company and a big decision for smartphone buyers.

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Geek.com: Hidden App tracks stolen MacBook from London to Iran

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Hidden App tracks stolen MacBook from London to Iran
Apr 11th 2013, 20:16

Laptop In Iran
Having something stolen from you is never a good time. Fortunately, we live in a day and age where most of our expensive gadgets can be tracked, and if the item in question…

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Geek.com: iPhone 5 on T-Mobile Uncarrier is $99

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iPhone 5 on T-Mobile Uncarrier is $99
Mar 26th 2013, 16:38

Tmobile iPhone 5
After months of guessing, leaks, hints, and no doubt late night prayers from the hopeful, T-Mobile finally clarified the details of their new relationship with Apple. The iPhone 5 will be the first…

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Geek.com: Google Now for iOS is ready, but Apple needs to approve it

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Google Now for iOS is ready, but Apple needs to approve it
Mar 21st 2013, 16:30

Google Now iOS
In the seemingly eternal struggle between iOS and Android, the one thing Google will always be able to hold over Apple is the fact that their users may prefer Apple hardware, but love…

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Geek.com: Apple removes Sweatshop iOS game from sale because it made them uncomfortable

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Apple removes Sweatshop iOS game from sale because it made them uncomfortable
Mar 21st 2013, 17:28

sweatshop
When Apple removes a game or other app from the App Store it’s usually because one or more of the many rules has been broken. But in the case of Sweatshop HD, the…

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Geek.com: The best Cydia apps

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The best Cydia apps
Apr 8th 2013, 20:58

Best Cydia Apps
If you own an iOS device and love to tinker, chances are you’ve given a thought (or two) to jailbreaking. Hopping over Apple’s walled garden opens a lot of doors for users of…

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Geek.com: Apple fixes its Podcasts app but too much damage has already been done

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Apple fixes its Podcasts app but too much damage has already been done
Mar 22nd 2013, 17:50

podcasts
I just did something that I thought I would never, ever do: I reinstalled Apple’s Podcasts app for iOS. As a dedicated podcast listener I had waited for years for Apple to break…

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Geek.com: Apple denied iPad mini trademark by USPTO

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Apple denied iPad mini trademark by USPTO
Apr 1st 2013, 14:27

ipad mini
Apple has been thwarted in its initial attempt to trademark the iPad mini name. The company filed an application with the USPTO back in November of 2012, but was unsuccessful in securing a…

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Geek.com: Beta code suggests new Macs will come with speedy 802.11ac

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Beta code suggests new Macs will come with speedy 802.11ac
Apr 10th 2013, 16:43

MacBook Pro
While WiFi speeds are currently at an acceptable level, we still opt for an ethernet connection when one is available. That is because acceptable isn’t the same thing as preferable. However, a new beta release of…

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Geek.com: Xbox 360 gamers can now order Pizza Hut with Kinect

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Xbox 360 gamers can now order Pizza Hut with Kinect
Apr 23rd 2013, 16:30

Xbox Pizza Hut
In their seemingly never ending quest to make sure you never turn off your Xbox 360, Microsoft and Pizza Hut have teamed up to make it easy for you to get your next…

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Geek.com: This is what a DDoS attack looks like

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This is what a DDoS attack looks like
Apr 23rd 2013, 17:32

videolan_ddos
By now, almost everyone has at least heard or seen the term DDoS. Unless you’re fairly geeky, however, you might not know what a distributed denial-of-service attack is or how one works. Even…

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Geek.com: Western Digital’s 5mm 500GB hard drive on sale for $89

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Western Digital's 5mm 500GB hard drive on sale for $89
Apr 23rd 2013, 14:28

Western Digital Blue 5mm HDD
Almost a year ago, Western Digital began showing off its thinnest SATA hard drive ever: the 5mm-thin UltraSlim. Now the drives are shipping, and the 500GB drives are selling for just $89. Thanks…

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Geek.com: Nokia wins injunction against the HTC One because of a microphone

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Nokia wins injunction against the HTC One because of a microphone
Apr 23rd 2013, 15:27

HTC_One_side
With the launch of the HTC One, HTC is trying its best to gain ground on competitors and win back some much needed market share. And as we have seen, the HTC One…

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Geek.com: Watch SpaceX’s Grasshopper rocket triple its leap height

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Watch SpaceX's Grasshopper rocket triple its leap height
Apr 23rd 2013, 13:30

spacex_grasshopper_250m_02
One of SpaceX’s key goals is to create a reusable rocket system (a Vertical Takeoff Vertical Landing (VTVL) vehicle) that will be used for launches and then return rather than burning up in…

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Geek.com: Gran Turismo 6 gets PS3 box art, November 28 release date from retailer

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Gran Turismo 6 gets PS3 box art, November 28 release date from retailer
Apr 23rd 2013, 12:28

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We’ve been hearing rumors that Gran Turismo 6 is a PS3 game since late February. And that rumor was reinforced last week when a listing for the game appeared on Newegg and has…

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Geek.com: Google Earth’s Leap Motion support: Control the world with your fingertips, literally

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Google Earth's Leap Motion support: Control the world with your fingertips, literally
Apr 23rd 2013, 11:28

Leap Motion Earth
In what will no doubt cause bloggers to mention Minority Report (with that mention filling this blogger’s quota), Google has announced that its globe-browsing app Google Earth now has Leap Motion support. This means…

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